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FY06 FBZ

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FBZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,392 miles

Front bumper loose on lower part but will not lightly to come adrift

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever travel long.

Reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Apr 2019 118,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted in two places on inner section of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb holder insecure on rear of lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose on lower part but will not lightly to come adrift

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever travel long.

Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,289 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush , (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,723 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,544 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,986 miles

both rear tyres starting to distort

exhaust rear box in poor condition

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,796 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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FY06 FBZ is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 FBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY06 FBZ is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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